Lightsaber versus mode

Engage other players in intense 1-on-1 local multiplayer battles in the new Lightsaber Versus Mode to see who will become the ultimate lightsaber duelist. Now available through a free update to the Star Wars™: Jedi Challenges app.

Battle against your friends with dynamic lightsaber duels that are different every time.

Use the Force to sense your opponent’s next move and counter their attacks!

*To access Lightsaber Versus Mode, both players must each have a separate Star Wars™: Jedi Challenges starter kit and the latest version of the mobile app downloaded on a compatible smartphone. Players must be in the same space approximately 6 feet apart.

Holochess

Train your mind in the ultimate game of concentration and strategy, as first seen in Star Wars™: Episode IV – A New Hope™.

Direct holographic alien pieces as you battle for territory on checkered game tables

Collect eight unique creatures, each with different strengths and weaknesses

Quick set-up guide

Frequently asked questions

FAQs

The Lenovo Mirage AR headset is designed to fit comfortably for individuals over the age of 13.

Can this headset be used for applications other than Star Wars: Jedi Challenges?

Currently, the Lenovo Mirage AR headset is for use only with the Star Wars: Jedi Challenges experience.

Will there be additional games added over time?

Currently, Star Wars: Jedi Challenges is the only available experience, offering three different modes: Lightsaber battles, Strategic combat, and Holochess, with multiple difficulty levels and unique challenges to overcome.

My phone is not in the compatibility list. Can I still play?

Star Wars: Jedi Challenges does require a compatible smartphone in order to run properly. For a list of currently compatible phones, visit www.jedichallenges.com/compatibility. If your phone is not listed, the experience may not be optimized and may not work as expected. Different phones continue to be tested for compatibility, so check back often for the newest list.

How much physical movement and space is required for Star Wars: Jedi Challenges?

Star Wars: Jedi Challenges is designed to be played standing and in motion, within a recommended space of at least 1.5 meters x 3 meters (59 inches to 118 inches), and at a distance of at least 1.5m (59 inches) from the Tracking Beacon. For the best experience, we recommend being able to move freely when playing.

Can I wear glasses and still use the headset to play Star Wars: Jedi Challenges?

The Lenovo Mirage AR Headset contains and is powered by a 2200 mAh lithium polymer battery, providing up to 5 hours of play time. Actual usage time may vary. There is a Micro USB port on the headset, and a Micro USB charger provided in the package, to enable recharging.

How does the lightsaber interact with the headset?

Cameras in the Lenovo Mirage AR headset are able to detect the position of the lightsaber while the lightsaber controller is paired with the activated smartphone via Bluetooth. The phone combines sensor and positional information to enable accurate detection and optics.

Are there any sensors built-in the headset and/or the lightsaber?

There are multiple sensors in the Lightsaber controller and the Lenovo Mirage AR headset. Rotation information is captured through the gyroscope of the player’s smartphone which is inserted into and connected to the headset.

What is the image quality seen inside the headset?

Star Wars: Jedi Challenges is a smartphone-powered augmented reality experience, designed for the player to see clear in-game graphics as well as their natural environment. Images seen through the headset are projected from the inserted smartphone, optimized through the device's optical components, onto the real world. The exact pixel density of what each player sees will vary based on the smartphone used to power the experience.

Will my compatible phone get warm when playing Star Wars: Jedi Challenges?

Some mobile devices, including smartphones, may become warmer when running graphics found in apps such as Jedi Challenges, especially if you use the devices to play games for an extended period of time. Our application is designed to manage game performance within the established parameters of your supported phone to deliver a safe, high quality gameplay experience.The path to becoming a Jedi can be challenging, we suggest you take a break during longer play sessions to ensure the best game play experience. However, each person and device is different, so take more frequent and longer breaks if you feel you need to.The Star Wars: Jedi Challenges App has three graphics quality settings. If you would like to conserve device battery please choose a lower graphics setting.

How should I adjust my headset for the most comfortable experience?

Watch the video guide. The Lenovo Mirage AR headset is designed to deliver an immersive Star Wars: Jedi Challenges experience. Follow these simple adjustment steps for a more comfortable experience:
a. If you have changed the straps adjustment, make sure that both sides and top strap are set to middle-length position
b. Hold the headset on its side with two hands, and press it moderately on your face, making sure the straps are above the headset
c. With your left or right hand, grab the straps and pull them above your head, then down back under your head back curve
d. With your left then right hand, adjust the sides, one at a time, making sure you do not tighten the headset with one strap only, but balancing both sides
e. Adjust the top strap with your left or right hand, while maintaining the headset with the other hand on your face until the headset to pull up. When you feel this pull, secure the strap in its lock position.
Following these simple steps will ensure better front and back balance of the headset providing greater overall comfort during gameplay.

Lightsaber versus mode FAQs

What is Star Wars: Jedi Challenges multiplayer?

Multiplayer in Star Wars: Jedi Challenges refers to the Lightsaber Versus Mode that is accessible through initial hardware setup and the Galaxy Map. Lightsaber Versus Mode allows local (in-room) Lightsaber duels between two players. Each player requires their own Lenovo Mirage AR Heaset, Lightsaber Controller and Tracking Beacon. Star Wars: Jedi Challenges companion app and competible smartphones are also needed. Lightsaber Versus Mode is for virtual dueling only. Contact between the players’ Lightsaber Controllers is not recommended and may cause damage.

What is Star Wars: Jedi Challenges Lightsaber Versus Mode?

Lightsaber Versus Mode is played very much like Lightsaber Battles in Star Wars: Jedi Challenges, but instead of facing off against augmented-reality Star Wars characters, players are facing off against other players in the same room.

How do I get access to Star Wars: Jedi Challenges Lightsaber Versus Mode?

Lightsaber Versus Mode is a free and automatic update in the Star Wars: Jedi Challenges app. You do not need to download, install or get any additional component to get access to it.

What do I need to play Star Wars: Jedi Challenges Lightsaber Versus Mode?

Requirements and compatibility are the same as that of the single-player Star Wars: Jedi Challenges game, with the addition of the required shared Wi-Fi connection needed by both players to create the local Versus Mode environment. Both players need supported phones and each must own the Jedi Challenges product set, which includes the Lenovo Mirage AR Headset, Lightsaber Controller and Tracking Beacon.

Star Wars: Jedi Challenges Lightsaber Versus Mode requires a shared Wi-Fi connection between the two players to allow for two-way communication between the two compatible smartphones. However, Jedi Challenges Versus Mode does not require an active Internet connection to work, and does not use Internet data traffic over Wi-Fi or 4G.

Star Wars: Jedi Challenges Lightsaber Versus Mode does not have a timer. Each duel lasts until one of the players‘ energy bars is depleted. Battle segments are continuously randomized so no two battles are identical.

How long does a Star Wars: Jedi Challenges Lightsaber Versus Mode last?

Star Wars: Jedi Challenges Lightsaber Versus Mode does not have a fixed duration, it will last until one of the two players is defeated.

Can I dodge or run away instead of blocking?

Star Wars: Jedi Challenges Lightsaber Versus Mode works within a recommended range of approximately 6 feet between the two players (and 3 feet between the two Tracking Beacons). Running away would cause the game to lose its tracking. Dodging instead of blocking would result in damage as the hit would be considered successful.

Are there combos, special tricks or hidden moves in Star Wars: Jedi Challenges Lightsaber Versus Mode?

There are no combos, special tricks or hidden moves in Star Wars: Jedi Challenges Lightsaber Versus Mode, however battles get progressively more difficult and require higher skill as the game mode progresses.

Can I use Force abilities in Star Wars: Jedi Challenges Lightsaber Versus Mode?

Force abilities are not available to use in Star Wars: Jedi Challenges Lightsaber Versus Mode.

Batteries included. A compatible phone and the Star Wars: Jedi Challenges companion app are required. Additional data rates may apply when downloading the app. Star Wars characters, objects and described experiences only appear as augmented reality images through the Lenovo Mirage AR headset when in use with a compatible phone. More content may be available in future downloads. App and content subject to availability.

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